![]() Allison Taggart-Barone Visiting Crystal CaveCrystal Cave is an excellent example of a marble cavern. A half-mile loop trail leads through the cave, and there's also a steep half-mile walk to and from the cave parking area to the entrance. Because of fragile formations, the only way to visit the cave is on a guided tour. Tours are suitable for all ages. If you decide to see the cave, plan on spending about half a day traveling to the cave, walking to the entrance, and taking the 50-minute tour. Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) and American Sign Language Tours AvailableAssisted Listening Devices allow visitors with hearing loss to have the tour naturalist’s voice amplified through headphones, or directly into hearing aids with the assistance of a t-coil loop. ALDs are available to every tour group. DirectionsVehicles over 22 feet and those towing trailers are not allowed on the narrow and curving Crystal Cave Road.
More Information about Park CavesVisit the Caves/Karst Systems page to learn more about additional caves in these parks, their geology, and the variety of animal life found in some caves. If you are interested in cave management and research, the Managing Park Caves page highlights some of the ways park staff manage caves to protect their fragile formations and cave life, and scientific work that supports these management efforts. |
Last updated: May 11, 2023